SCJP 1.5

Just came across this site today. I am new to java i read the Java Complete reference book for a month and now i started reading K&B for the past 5 days. I am planning to take the SCJP 1.5 by this month end. Can anyone give me tips as to pass the exam. I am in a position to finish the exam and start looking for jobs from the beginning of next month. I am ready to spend 10 hours per day. Please suggest me some tips on prepartion

Cramming Java theory from the SCJP5 Study Guide at a rate of 10 hours a day may not be the most effective way to study for the exam. There's abosolutely no way you'll retain the bulk of the information that way. [ March 20, 2008: Message edited by: Jelle Klap ]

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I disagree with Jelle. If you study thoroughly, you will learn this stuff. Sounds like you work hard. Reading is good and is where a lot of your knowledge comes from. But I stress the need to practice that knowledge to make sure you really understand it. When you learn a new concept, write some code yourself (try from memory) to demonstrate it, don't just read through some example code. Finally, check out the Certification FAQ for some mock testing/quizzing resources that will further hone your knowledge. I always think I know something until I test myself or go to write some code and then find myself wondering about those nitty gritty details.

I disagree with Jelle. If you study thoroughly, you will learn this stuff. Sounds like you work hard. Reading is good and is where a lot of your knowledge comes from. But I stress the need to practice that knowledge to make sure you really understand it. When you learn a new concept, write some code yourself (try from memory) to demonstrate it, don't just read through some example code. Finally, check out the Certification FAQ for some mock testing/quizzing resources that will further hone your knowledge. I always think I know something until I test myself or go to write some code and then find myself wondering about those nitty gritty details.

Good luck!

Don't get me wrong I'm all for studying thoroughly, but studying thoroughly != reading the SCJP 5 Study Guide 10 hours a day in my opinion. Learning this material takes time, so take that time and spend it reading, practicing and reiterating at a reasonable pace that allows you to actually retain the knowledge. I know the 10-hour-a-day approach wouldn't work for me, but maybe it does for you. To each his own, I guess. [ March 21, 2008: Message edited by: Jelle Klap ]

hey Saru saw your reply on the site i too am planning to give the SCJP by the months end and am reffering K&B any suggestions for me ,i am also refering Khalid Moghul .TC AND best of luck [ March 22, 2008: Message edited by: Ulf Dittmer ]

Jess Ryan
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posted Mar 21, 2008 07:36:00

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Originally posted by Jelle Klap:

Don't get me wrong I'm all for studying thoroughly, but studying thoroughly != reading the SCJP 5 Study Guide 10 hours a day in my opinion. Learning this material takes time, so take that time and spend it reading, practicing and reiterating at a reasonable pace that allows you to actually retain the knowledge.

Agreed!!! Yeah, personally, I couldn't do 10 hours a day.. after a couple hours of intense studying, my brains start leaking out my ears. But where there's a will, there's a way.

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posted Mar 24, 2008 07:48:00

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I didn't realise that, just thinking it was in the loop as SCJP 1.5 guidance.